4,477 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.7 out of 5. 76.3% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in Bristol are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.
Bristol currently has 4,477 registered food businesses. Of these, 3,611 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 76.3% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.7 out of 5. There are currently 44 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.
If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Bread Ltd. | BS6 5HP | 0 | Dec 02, 2025 |
| Eastville Takeaway | BS5 6PN | 0 | Sep 21, 2025 |
| Fresh Roast Bristol | BS2 8BU | 0 | Feb 16, 2026 |
| Kitchen Kingz | BS5 0SU | 0 | Nov 04, 2025 |
| Nobanno Indian Cuisine | BS13 8JS | 0 | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Refresh | BS3 4EX | 0 | Dec 03, 2025 |
| Star Cash & Carry | BS5 6DH | 0 | Aug 05, 2025 |
| Victory Stores | BS5 0NT | 0 | Sep 04, 2025 |
| Abibabs Food Store | BS5 0PD | 1 | Jun 19, 2025 |
| Advanced Retreat Private Members Club | BS2 8QW | 1 | Feb 28, 2025 |
| Al Medina Halal | BS5 0PW | 1 | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Artist Residence | BS2 8SF | 1 | Feb 11, 2026 |
| Authentic Hot Pot & Hand-Pulled Noodles | BS1 6JG | 1 | Jun 07, 2025 |
| BASMA Cafe | BS6 5RB | 1 | Feb 19, 2026 |
| Big Dreams | BS5 6DL | 1 | Jun 12, 2025 |
There are currently 2,755 food businesses in Bristol with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 76.3% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.
A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.
Inspection frequency in Bristol depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.